Boryeong City Receives Prime Minister's Commendation for Efforts in Various Childcare Policies

Boryeong City, Chungnam Province, announced on the 11th that it will receive the Prime Minister's Commendation in the local government category at the "2024 Childcare Merit Government Awards" hosted by the Ministry of Education.

The city was recognized for its efforts in implementing various childcare policies since the 6th municipal administration, aiming for a qualitative leap in childcare and parenting services that support the happy growth of all infants and young children.

In 2016, Boryeong became the first in the country to provide field trip fee support and gradually expanded support for parental expenses at daycare centers, realizing the "Zero Burden! Free Childcare City" initiative.

Additionally, the city improved the treatment of childcare staff by guaranteeing salaries equivalent to or higher than the first grade of public daycare centers for homeroom teachers at private and home daycare centers, and by providing allowances to all daycare homeroom teachers.

Notably, Boryeong established an optimal childcare environment by operating the "Boryeong-type 365-day 24-hour daycare center" and running a Positive Behavior Development Project to detect developmental and emotional issues in infants and young children at an early stage.

Mayor Kim Dongil stated, "We will continue to do our best to make OK Boryeong a city of inclusion where children and families can dream of the future in a safe and happy environment."

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